D23 2026: Your Ultimate Hub for Trailers, Reveals, and Updates
Two years after Disney used D23 to generate excitement for the future of Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, Disney Animation, and its theme parks, the company is back in Anaheim to explore what lies ahead.
With a new CEO, former parks chief Josh D’Amaro, and the success of Toy Story 5 raking in billions, Disney’s streaming strategy is also stabilizing as a merger of Disney Plus and Hulu approaches. However, The Mandalorian & Grogu and the live-action Moana didn’t quite meet expectations, Marvel’s Avengers plans seem more uncertain than ever, and the rise of YouTube content poses a significant challenge. In 2019, Disney seemed unstoppable, but by 2026, the mega-corp’s future appears less certain.
One thing is clear: the answer to reviving this cultural giant lies in more Kingdom Hearts. That’s a consensus we can all agree on.
With high stakes, this year’s D23 is set to be a must-watch event. Rumors suggest some exciting reveals are on the horizon:
Get ready for the latest updates:
Kingdom Hearts fans were treated to some thrilling news at D23 on Friday. Disney and Square Enix unveiled a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4, featuring a world inspired by Pixar’s Coco.
The 90-second trailer showcases Coco’s Miguel and Hector, closely resembling their film counterparts, while Sora sports Día de Muertos face paint. As Miguel performs during the festivities, Sora battles Heartless Shadows with his keyblade. We also catch a glimpse of Sora’s Coco-themed keyblade, a vibrant weapon adorned with guitars, sugar skulls, bones, and marigolds. The trailer highlights Sora, Miguel, and Hector teaming up in combat.
Disney also revealed a teaser trailer for its upcoming Bluey movie at D23, providing a first look at the Heeler family’s transition from the small screen to the big screen. The trailer illustrates how Bluey will evolve into a larger, cinematic adventure. The shift to 3D is evident, yet the characters maintain their familiar movements and behaviors. Fans—both kids who adore Bluey and Bingo’s playful antics and adults who relate to Chilli and Bandit’s parenting challenges—are sure to be excited.
In an unexpected twist, we manifested a Kingdom Hearts anime. Just hours after fans expressed their desire for it, Disney announced at the 2026 D23 convention that a series is indeed in the works for Disney Plus.
The Mandalorian and Grogu successfully brought Star Wars back to theaters, and now they’re returning to their original home: Disney Plus. On Friday, Lucasfilm and Disney confirmed the streaming release date for The Mandalorian and Grogu, coinciding with the start of D23, allowing fans to stream this summer’s Star Wars film beginning in September.
Following a surprise new Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer drop during a Nintendo Direct livestream two months ago, fans have even more reason to be hopeful for upcoming news.
Disney is gearing up to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts in 2027. The festivities kick off this weekend with a special panel at Disney’s D23 fan expo, featuring key developers and voice actors from the franchise. The entire event will be available to watch live on YouTube, as per Square Enix’s announcement.
